2018 Ford F-150 wheels & tires problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V155000Mar 10, 202115,769 vehicles
  TIRES

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

  Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 26, 2026WITransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   I own a 2018 Ford F-150 4WD with approximately 24,600 miles. While traveling approximately 70 MPH on the highway in 2H with cruise control operating, I suddenly heard an extremely loud metal-on-metal grinding/ratcheting noise from the driver's-side front wheel area. The noise caused immediate concern about a possible front wheel or drivetrain failure. I disengaged cruise control and the grinding stopped. Within approximately 50 miles on the same trip, the grinding occurred a…

   NHTSA complaint #11759735 · source
2. Filed Apr 19, 2026MTAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   while driving at highway speeds the transmission has shited gears causing the truck to hesitate, and stuble hunting for gears. This truck has the same 6r80 transmission that is being recalled in 2015-2017 modles. Please have this modle year include.

   NHTSA complaint #11732211 · source
3. Filed Mar 4, 202585,000 miTXWheels & Tires

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to change a tire, the contact became aware that the provided tools were unable to be used to complete the wheel replacement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the lug nuts were swollen. The contact was informed that the lug nuts needed to be forcefully removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11646215 · source
4. Filed Dec 16, 2024NCWheels & Tires

   Hubs keep engaging themselves when parked. Hubs have been replaced as well as the 4wd IWE valve and the problem continues. Multiple shops have worked on this and failed to find a solution. It is becoming a safety problem if it starts to engage while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11630918 · source
5. Filed Oct 10, 2024KYWheels & Tires

   Went to have truck service and said lug nuts were swelled probably not torqued properly. I only had it serviced at the dealer so I said they should replace due to it was their fault. They refused to replace wanted 132 for new ones. I told them to keep their [XXX] lug nuts why would I buy a defective product. Bunch of [XXX]. The. I read online there have been issues with the lug nuts swelling. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…

   NHTSA complaint #11619203 · source
6. Filed Oct 10, 2024KYWheels & Tires

   I went for oil change and tire rotation and told lug nuts needed replaced due to probably over tightening. I have only had vehicle serviced at dealership. I was angry because I thought they should replace free of charge they wanted 132 for new ones. I told them no why would u want to replace with the same [XXX] product. Ford should recall the lug nuts for free!!! Ridiculous INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11619201 · source
7. Filed Oct 6, 2024CAWheels & Tires

   Took truck for service maintenance and tire rotation. Tire rotation wasn’t done because tech said lug nuts were swollen and they couldn’t get lug nuts off. I took truck across street to Big-O tires and they rotated tires and we had lug nuts replaced with steel lug nuts.

   NHTSA complaint #11618306 · source
8. Filed Aug 22, 2024MOOther / UnknownWheels & Tires

   Twelve months ago I took my truck in for service and was informed that the rear lug nuts were compressed and needed to be replaced. I did so and paid over $130. Yesterday, I again took my vehicle in for service and was informed that the front lug nuts were compressed and paid $141 plus labor to have those replaced. Dealer indicated that this was a common issue found on Ford F-150 vehicles. When I asked if there was a recall on the lug nuts, the service manager said, "No, but…

   NHTSA complaint #11610227 · source
9. Filed Jun 12, 2024MNWheels & Tires

   Lug nuts on all wheels have become misshaped making them a risk for fall off and/or unable to remove wheels without the aide of an impact wrench at a shop. This would prevent the owner from changing a tire on the road if needed. Also a safety concern with driving should the lug fall off.

   NHTSA complaint #11593930 · source
10. Filed Dec 9, 2023MNSuspensionWheels & Tires

    The vehicle as of 12/9/2023 at 3:39pm CST is at a mileage of 79,542. The week of December 4th, 2023, we brought the truck to a repair shop because there were heavy vibrations that would occur in the front of the truck when driving on the interstate. The repair shop diagnosed it as needing to have the front left wheel hub assembly replaced, and they explained that normally when one side is replaced, they will replace the other side too (front right). They replaced this, but…

    NHTSA complaint #11559308 · source
11. Filed Sep 19, 202365,000 miVAWheels & Tires

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation, the contact was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11545423 · source
12. Filed Aug 18, 2023TXWheels & Tires

    Vehicle was taken in for service and told lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is only 5 years old with approximately 37,000 miles. The poor quality of the original parts creates a safety risk for the driver and others.

    NHTSA complaint #11539376 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology